what are other styles?
There are a lot of different approaches in photography, and none of them are wrong. It really just comes down to what feels right to you. Choosing a photographer based off of this is highly recommended.
Some photographers lean into a more editorial style, or 'fashion' style. This is very polished, styled, and directed. Think magazine-inspired images where every pose and detail is carefully curated. The results are beautiful and refined, but often involve a lot of guidance and less room for spontaneity. Editorial styles often include more 'trending' or artistic approaches vs. traditional posing. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s wedding photos are a great example of this.
Others take a pure documentary approach. Sometimes referred to as 'photojournalistic'. This means little to no suggestions, posing, or direction at all, throughout the coverage. The photographer simply observes and captures the day exactly as it unfolds, without much interaction. These galleries can feel incredibly real and emotional, but you may not get many traditionally posed or “everyone looking” images. You really have to know yourselves, be relaxed in front of the camera, and be happy with 100% authenticity to want a purely documentary take.
Then there’s a more lifestyle-focused style, which sits somewhere in the middle. It includes gentle prompting to create natural-looking moments, often with movement and interaction, but still keeps things relatively relaxed and unstructured. I lean into this a lot. Think Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding.
And of course, there’s traditional portrait photography, which is more structured and posed. Photos of the scenes and authentic moments are still taken, but without as much creativity. This is where you’ll see classic compositions, everyone looking at the camera, and a stronger focus on creating clean, timeless images. These poses feel more relatable and timeless compared to editorial.
My approach pulls from all of these, without fully living in just one.
I’ll guide you when you need it, step in to create those timeless portraits, and also leave space for things to happen naturally. I’m not here to script your entire experience or control every movement, but I’m also not going to leave you wondering what to do the whole time.
It’s a balance.
So you get the best of both worlds. Images that feel effortless and real, along with the ones you know you’ll want to frame, print, and come back to for years.
The end result
Your gallery reflects you.
Your connection, your personalities, and how you show up in the moment. Your story, with my twist on capturing it.
Even when I offer prompts or pose suggestions, what happens next is always unique. That’s what makes your photos yours.
You’ll receive a collection of images that feel both timeless and honest. The ones you expect, and the ones you didn’t even realize were being captured.
A mix of artistry, emotion, and simplicity.
Photos that don’t just show how everything looked, but remind you exactly how it felt.
my style isn’t one specific category.
It’s a blend of documentary, lifestyle, and traditional photography. Which means I’m always paying attention to both the natural moments as they unfold and the ones we create with a bit of direction.
I’m drawn to the quiet, unplanned interactions that say the most without trying. The way you naturally connect, the small expressions, the subtle shifts in energy. Those are the moments that tend to transport you back to those feelings later on.
But I also know that not every second needs to be spontaneous to be valuable.
Sometimes you want structure. You want a photo where everyone is looking, smiling, and fully present. You want a little guidance so you’re not second guessing yourself the entire time.
And that matters just as much.
So I move between both approaches throughout a wedding day or session. I’ll guide when it’s helpful, step in when something needs adjusting, and make sure you feel comfortable and confident. And then I’ll pull back to let things unfold naturally so your photos don’t feel forced or overdone. I'm big on "reading the room".
Some galleries end up feeling more candid. Others lean a bit more posed. Most are a mix of both, shaped by the people in front of my camera and the energy they bring.
What this looks like on a wedding day
Weddings are where this balance really shows.
I’m there to support you and keep things running smoothly when needed, especially during portraits or group photos where a bit of direction makes all the difference. At the same time, I’m constantly observing what’s happening around me, watching for the moments you might not even realize are happening.
The deep breath before you walk down the aisle. The quick looks, the laughter, the stillness in between everything else. The interactions, or reactions, of your guests that you don't notice in the moment.
I don’t want your day to feel like a series of staged moments.
I want it to feel like your wedding, documented in a way that lets you relive it honestly through every look of your gallery.